Stephenson; George (1781-1848); engineer, pioneer of steam railways, lived in Chesterfield
Stephenson; Robert (1803-1859); Railway engineer, son of George Stephenson.
Whittle; Sir; Frank (1907-1996); English engineer, inventor of the turbojet engine.
Whitworth; Sir; Joseph (1803-1887); 1st baronet; Engineer, entrepreneur, inventor and philanthropist. Invented the British Standard Whitworth system, creating an accepted standard for screw threads. Also invented the Whitworth rifle. Lived at Stancliffe Hall, Darley Dale.
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